Woodbury County News

Missouri River Historical Development Inc. announced a $200,000 gift to the Sioux City Public Museum building project Thursday at the museum's future site in downtown Sioux City.

Authorities in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa say Heath Erickson, 26, faces first degree arson charges for a house fire on July 10.

This morning, PETA sent a letter to the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors urging it to enact legislation that would ban the use of bullhooks, electric prods, and other devices commonly used to inflict pain ...

A volunteer firefighter from Sergeant Bluff has been arrested and charged with first-degree arson.

JAN SHARP, THE CRIMINAL CHIEF WITH THE U-S ATTORNEYS OFFICE SAYS A JUVENILE DELINQUENCY PETITION HAS BEEN FILED AGAINST THE JUVENILE.

The mayor of a small western Iowa town shot and killed a dog after it bit a child.

Pedestrian killed by train near Morrison Final preparations for the John Deere Classic Semi crash closes interstate overnight Two hospitalized after cycle crash Summer energy assistance program registration ...

When a tornado touches down in a metropolitan area like Sioux City, the damage can be severe.

Oto Iowa was named for the Oto Indians that had at one time lived in the area. But as kids, residents were told a different story when it came to explaining their town's name.

Birth mother was 16 & in foster care due to her mother hospitalized for schizophrenia, last name Legan.

SUPERVISORS CHAIRMAN JOHN SCHNEIDER REPORTS ON A LETTER FROM THE COUNTY'S SOLID WASTE AGENCY BOARD THAT REFLECTS HIGHER FUEL COSTS.

Le Mars will be one stop on a 15-county Iowa tour for Senator Chuck Grassley starting at the end of July.

A 52-year-old Kingsley man is in jail after lying to and threatening a deputy then trying to evade authorities while carrying a gun Friday morning.

The proposed Equestrian Center project on the Woodbury County Fairgrounds is still alive.

Woodbury County is currently involved in a comprehensive improvement plan. Part of this plan includes fixing the sidewalk around the Law Enforcement Center at 7th and Douglas.

Two deteriorating bridges in Woodbury County will be replaced this year after the Board of Supervisors approved bids on Tuesday.

The Iowa Supreme Court struck down a state law meant to ensure that American Indian children are placed with tribal families when their parents give them up for adoption.

A Sioux City man faces federal charges after Woodbury County prosecutors dropped local drug charges so the case could be tried in a federal court.

Safe Kids Woodbury County will hold a car seat checkup event from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Knoepfler Chevrolet to celebrate the one millionth child safety seat inspection by the Safe Kids Buckle Up program.

When the puppy peered up with such a loving look from inside a cage at Sioux City Animal Control, Nicole Rochester and her kids were hooked.